India's $35 Tablet PC
India's government is now making the $35 tablet PC a reality. The said tablet PC will have the Linux operating system which is actually remarkable. Though it does not showcase an internal storage whatsoever, a memory card can be used to store data in it. Moreover, the tablet has a word processor, can do video conferencing and has a web browser. These basic functions are deemed the most vital ones by many people around the world making the tablet a very cheap yet useful PC. Among all things, the $35 tablet PC is environment-friendly being able to run on solar power.
The $35 tablet is an impressive product, surpassing the $100 laptop created by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology which was used in the non-profit program, One Laptop One Child. Moreover, buying this kind of tablet makes one realize that Apple's Ipad is severely overpriced considering its high price of $500. Some versions are even more expensive.
Indian government is now looking for manufacturers who can produce massive numbers of the tablet. They are even considering the idea of selling it to $10 which is enough to buy a few burgers from fast food chains. This will allow students from families with low-income to be able to own their very own tablet PC which can improve their educational life.
In pictures, the $35 tablet looks smaller than the Ipad. Not one of its specifications were revealed as well. No one know how much RAM it has or what kind of processor it will use.
The $35 tablet is a huge innovation, allowing people who cannot afford other devices for web browsing and word processors to have thei very own tablet PC. Moreover, it does not consumer a huge amount of energy and allows people to save money that can be used for other things.